One of the best beginners' books on magic. Bruce Elliott was one of the finest writers of practical popular magic books and this is a must for any magician's library. Clearly illustrated throughout with sections on most genres of magic.
 
Condition: Fair, a worn ex-library copy with associated stickers and inscriptions, marks and creasing, dust jacket creased with some tears and loss, has an "old book smell".
 
Binding: Hardback
Year:  1951 (1st)
Publisher: Faber
Pages: 240
Dimensions (to nearest cm): 20 X 13cm